Join Us for Healing Community Events
Sunday, June 7, 2026
HOM Healing Center, 119 W. Saint Louis Street, Pacific, MO 63069
The Incense Journey™: The Hidden Language of Fragrance & the Awakening of the Mind
The Incense Journey™ presented by Shihan Wellness, and Kōmoto, John Launius, CHt, is a guided, immersive experience designed to quiet the noise of the outside world and restore clarity, focus, and inner balance. Through a carefully curated sequence of traditional resins and botanicals, participants are invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with an inner sanctuary that is steady, calm, and present.
In collaboration with Shihan Wellness and the Special Operations Charity Network (SOCN). Sponsored by Yenology.
FREE for active military, Veterans, and first responders
Friday, June 19, 2026
Drawn Studio, 2523 S. Big Bend Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63143 (accessed from rear of building)
The Incense Journey™: Connecting to Creativity — An Evening of Incense, Music, Art, and Community
Join John Launius and Jacob Zengerling for an evening of incense, music, art, and community. John will share smokeless incense from around the world and Jacob will be performing a beautiful audio landscape on guitar as a backdrop for this very special occasion. We will be dropping into a quiet meditative flow state for 1–1.5 hours so please arrive on time and ready to create or meditate after a brief introduction from our host Ace.
Come to Drawn Studio on Friday June 19th by 5:30pm ready to tap into your creativity with fellow artists. Drawing spaces with horses and easels are limited so please sign up as soon as you can! We will have yoga mats and chairs, but if you want to bring a blanket or other props for more comfort, please feel free to do so.
The location of the entrance is behind the building, accessible through an alley parallel to Big Bend. Parking is available nearby but we ask that you keep the drive clear to avoid blocking vehicles in the lot outside Drawn Studio’s door.
5:30 pm / Doors open, artists set up, and Jacob begins playing
6:00 pm / John begins The Incense Journey™
8:00 pm / Ends
8–8:15 pm / Breakdown and informal art share
10 artist spots (drawing horse/easels)
10 seated spots (no drawing horse or easel)
Standing room available for purchase once all seated tickets have been sold
Monday, June 22, 2026
Westport FunnyBone Comedy Club, 614 Westport Plz, St. Louis, MO
Katsura Sunshine - Rakugo Storyteller
Step into an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling, and Japanese culture as internationally celebrated Rakugo master Katsura Sunshine comes to the Westport Funny Bone in St. Louis for one night only!
Meet & Greet: 5:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
Before the show, arrive early for an exclusive opportunity to meet Katsura Sunshine in person along with his apprentices. This special meet-and-greet offers a rare chance to connect with one of the world’s most recognized Rakugo storytellers and experience the spirit of this centuries-old Japanese performance art up close.
Katsura Sunshine has captivated audiences around the globe with his masterful blend of traditional Japanese storytelling, modern humor, wit, and theatrical charm. Having performed from Tokyo to Broadway and beyond, Sunshine transforms the stage into a world of vivid characters, hilarious moments, and deeply human stories — all delivered from a single cushion with nothing more than a fan, a cloth, and extraordinary talent.
Whether you are discovering Rakugo for the first time or already love Japanese culture and comedy, this promises to be a truly unique night unlike anything else in St. Louis.
Seats are limited and expected to move quickly.
